All of us suffer from disturbed sleep from time to time. This can be due to stress at work or elsewhere, patterns of anxiety or as a result of physical illness or discomfort. Sometimes this can develop into something more regular and problematic. The NHS estimates that 1 in 3 people in the UK suffer from insomnia.
Sleep problems can lead to health problems. Some of the major restorative functions in the body like muscle growth, tissue repair, protein synthesis, and growth hormone release occur predominantly or only during sleep.
In addition, losing sleep regularly can lead to lower daily energy levels and a drop in the quality of life. The good news is that acupuncture and Chinese medicine can often help restore broken sleep patterns and restore the natural restorative rhythms that we rely on.
Insomnia can take many forms:
difficulty falling asleep
waking up at certain times in the night and having difficulty get back to sleep
waking up too early and not being able to get back to sleep
not feeling refreshed after sleep.
Chinese medicine treats all of these signs as symptoms of broader patterns that can be treated and brought back into balance.
If the symptoms above feel familiar to you, if you are suffering from disturbed sleep, acupuncture can help give you back your night-time rest. Book an appointment to get started!
Acupuncture for insomnia and disturbed sleep
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